CentraCare Dental Clinic to provide free dental care to children in need

CentraCare Dental Clinic at Rice Memorial Hospital is joining with dental professionals across the country for the American Dental Association’s (ADA) 21st Annual “Give Kids a Smile” day. This oneday event takes place on Friday, February 3rd and provides free dental services to children whose families face barriers to dental care. Services include free oral screenings, cleanings, fluoride varnishes, sealants, oral hygiene instruction, and family dental education.

RECIPE

OF THE WEEK Submitted by Myrna Stölen Oatmeal Peanut Cookies 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup white sugar 1 cup melted shortening 2 eggs 3 cup oatmeal 1 cup cornflakes 2 cup flour 1 cup ground peanuts 1 tsp soda 1 tsp vanilla flavoring Beat egg and then add sugar, and shortening and beat well. Add dry ingredients and stir in until fully incorporated.

GUESS WHO?

Each week, the Advocate Tribune will share a photograph from our archives for you to “guess who”. To submit your guesses, send us a message by email to jstolen-jacobson@cherryroad.com or message our Facebook page. We will publish the answers the next week.

Hike by candlelight at Lac qui Parle State Park February 4th

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is hosting candlelight events across the state this winter, including one at Lac qui Parle State Park on Saturday, February 4th, 2023. Drop by any time between 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. to hike to the historic warming shelter as stars twinkle overhead and candles flicker in the snow.

COURT NEWS

Granite Falls Police Department Moritz, Taylor James, Granite Falls; Offense date 12/4/22 Alcohol - Under 21 Consumption (Misdemeanor); Plea 1/1/23 Guilty; Disposition 1/1/23 Convicted; Court Decision 1/1/23 Payable without appearance; $100 Fine. Schulz, Dustin Allen, Maynard; Offense date 5/8/20 Traffic - DAR (Misdemeanor); Plea 1/4/23 Guilty; Disposition 1/4/23 Convicted; Court Decision 1/4/23 Sentenced; $50 Fine.

Warm weather for the weekend

Following the snow of last week, we had high pressure move-in for the weekend with light winds and lots of sunshine. With the light winds, we had some freezing frost in the morning which brought some travel concerns due to visibility down to one mile or less at times.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Thursday, January 12th: Granite Area Arts Council reception for artist Maya Ulrich. Maya’s exhibit on display from January 2nd to January 28th. Reception will be held at 7 p.m. at the Granite Area Arts Council, 807 Prentice Street.

Preparations underway for 2023 Ole & Lena Days festivities

Granite Falls is offering a variety of winter entertainment opportunities from January 28th through February 4th with the return of the Ole and Lena Days Mid-Winter Celebration. The week of festivities begins Saturday, Jan. 28th, when the Granite Falls Area Chamber of Commerce hosts their Mid-Winter Celebration and Fundraiser titled “Carnival Mardi Gras” at The Rock Dining & Entertainment Center. Tickets are on sale now for the event that includes dinner as well as entertainment by Divas Through the Decades. There will also be a silent auction, 50/50 raffle, and Heads or Tails game. The event begins at 6 pm with social hour, followed by dinner at 7 p.m. and entertainment at 8 pm. To purchase tickets, call the Granite Falls Area Chamber of Commerce at 320- 321-3202. The event raises funds to help support Chamber events throughout the year.

Council holds first meeting of the year

At the first meeting of the Granite Falls City Council in the new year, the “re-organizational meeting” was held in order to assign council members to boards and commissions, set regular meeting dates and times, and to elect a Vice President to preside in the Mayor’s absence.

YMSWCD works on new outreach initiative in 2023

The Yellow Medicine Soil & Water Conservation District is gearing up for the year ahead with a new initiative, planning visits to ag retailer offices and ag-related businesses throughout Yellow Medicine County. “Some SWCDs around the state have put staff in the ag retailer offices to make the connection to conservation options,” explains YMSWCD Director Tyler Knutson. “Many retailers appreciate this because it gives them one more resource to their customers.”